4th FG "Then & Now" just for fun ...

[chicoartist]

I came across this shot through a friend acquainted with the grandson of the pilot. Capt. Brack Diamond, Jr., 335th, is shown at Debden on his GINNY. While flying GINNY as a 2Lt. he bagged a Bf 109 on 18 August 44 at 1930 hrs. 20 miles NE of Paris. Most sources also credit him with 6 strafing victories for a total of 7 destroyed.




I thought it would be fun to do a quick "Then & Now" with GoogleEarth and a pic from my albums from my visit to Debden in 2002:

Using a GoogleEarth image, the blue arrow pinpoints the location of Diamond's Mustang in 335's double-bay parking revetment. The red arrow shows my location for the accompanying 2002 ground level shot. Both arrows show the general direction the photos were taken.



Overhead modern GoogleEarth view with a "Mustang" inserted approximately where GINNY was parked for the wartime shot.



2002 ground level shot from the peri-track looking down towards the parking bay. Diamond's plane would be in the distance to the extreme left in this view.



If you'd like to see more of Debden "Then & Now" ~
http://www.wademeyersart.com/id32.html

Wade

[rpeck350]

That is a beautiful photo of "Ginny"!!!
"Then & Now" is a Interesting topic. Any more?
Thanks for sharing.
Rick Peck

[Håkan]

Hello Wade,

Interesting stuff, nice images and site!

Best wishes/Håkan

[chicoartist]

Thanks, guys -

Originally Posted by rpeck350

. . . "Then & Now" is a Interesting topic. Any more?

I think most of us enjoy WWII "T & N" - I have much more on Debden here: http://www.wademeyersart.com/id32.html

I also have a lot of 4th FG WWII pics that you may find interesting here:
http://www.wademeyersart.com/id45.html

Wade